DIY Portable Camp Kitchen

[Sandpoint Steve]

Ok So I've been driving around with straps holding the non-locking drawers closed. Finally got them latched.View attachment 25983
May not be super pretty, but they don't rattle and are secure.

 

[Mitch Pedersen]

Very cool!


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[Steve]

Getting closer!
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Steve, what drawer slides are you using that you can load laying flat like that? I just got a fridge/freezer, and I want to keep it as low as I can. Fridge empty is 75#, so I'm possibly looking at 150# loaded.

Thanks!

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

https://www.knapeandvogt.com/content/8900b-10
They are rated at #500 vertical so I figured they would be fine laying down with max of #150
If I were to rebuild it I would make a shallow 3in drawer for the fridge to sit in. I think it would be better.

 

[Steve]

If I were to rebuild it I would make a shallow 3in drawer for the fridge to sit in. I think it would be better.

Why's that?

Thanks for the link. I'm not making the rest of the drawers or cabinet. I just want something to roll the fridge in and out on so I can open the lid all the way.

 

[Sandpoint Steve]

Why's that?

Thanks for the link. I'm not making the rest of the drawers or cabinet. I just want something to roll the fridge in and out on so I can open the lid all the way.

I think it would be stronger if the slides were vertical. They work horizontal, but I think the structure would be more Ridgid also. And the fridge could sit a tad (1/2") lower.

 

[Red Beard]

You guys that work with wood amaze me. I can fabricate anything to the world you need out of metal but I am all thumbs with wood. All of these setups look great.

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

https://www.knapeandvogt.com/content/8900b-10
They are rated at #500 vertical so I figured they would be fine laying down with max of #150
If I were to rebuild it I would make a shallow 3in drawer for the fridge to sit in. I think it would be better.

Accuride makes a 48 in flat slide for large drawers. McMaster Carr nationwide on the web


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[Jeff Swain]

I researched these for quite awhile before designing the one that works for me. It holds my stove, lantern, all utensils/cookware and condiments. It has adjustable legs for uneven terrain. Here are some pics. Let me know what you think.

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[Keith McAlister]

Thanks and tip of the cap to all the DIYers in this thread sharing their ideas and efforts.

Good stuff and nice work all!

 

[Eric Haltom]

Great job, looks awesome!

 

[Jeff Swain]

Final additions to make the chuckbox more useful. I added shelves on both ends of the box. One holds the camp stove the other for single burner stove, dishes, misc etc...

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[bassfishindoc]

These look awesome. We had something similar when I was in Boy Scouts years ago. I tried my hand at making one in my 20's. I chose to make it out of oak plywood and it weighed a TON. Things also did not line up quite right. I have since given it away. I am just not skilled enough with wood to make one. Maybe I can find a carpenter to build one.

 

[Batmango66]

Yep, looks like a Boy Scout Patrol box, exactly what we have. No fancy fold out shelving though but as bassfishindoc stated, ours too weigh a ton. Nice job!! I really like the side shelves for the stoves.


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[canadianoverlanders]

Brilliant!

 

[Jeff Swain]

Yep, looks like a Boy Scout Patrol box, exactly what we have. No fancy fold out shelving though but as bassfishindoc stated, ours too weigh a ton. Nice job!! I really like the side shelves for the stoves.


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Thank you. The side shelves for the stoves make it way more convenient than what it was before i added them. I made this box out of 3/8" plywood. It is still heavy but not bad. If I build another one it will be out of 1/4" plywood and little smaller size.

 

[Sierrahotel83]

Yep, looks like a Boy Scout Patrol box, exactly what we have. No fancy fold out shelving though but as bassfishindoc stated, ours too weigh a ton. Nice job!! I really like the side shelves for the stoves.

When I was in scouts ours were like these without the shelves too, these sure beat having a random tub of cooking gear for camping, how did I forget these boxes for years.

Now if I can come up with something that wouldn't take up too much back seat room in a Civic until I can get into a roomier vehicle that is actually suited for anything other than a dry dirt road.

 

[OffRoadAcc]

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[DCFISK]

Looks great, how do the legs fold up/ store for travel?

 

[k9sar]

I researched these for quite awhile before designing the one that works for me. It holds my stove, lantern, all utensils/cookware and condiments. It has adjustable legs for uneven terrain. Here are some pics. Let me know what you think.

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Looks just like the chuck boxes that we used in Scouts... Great setup!